posted 02-14-2014 08:56 PM
Actually, first up (though not solely a book signing) is the rescheduled Saturday Morning Science at Towson University in Maryland tomorrow (Feb. 15).

lspoozMember

Posts: 176From: Greensboro, NC USARegistered: Aug 2012

posted 02-16-2014 09:20 PM
Did anyone attend the Feb. 15 signing (I'd like to get a few books inscribed, NOT just signed, and wonder if the crowds are such that this would not be possible, or if someone would hand-carry some books to the March appearances in Houston to get some inscribed to my son and a teacher?)

posted 02-16-2014 11:44 PM
In consultation with Kim I tried to get Don Thomas along to Spacefest VI, but even though he said he'd love to be there, he had another signing in Houston that same weekend. Pity - it's a terrific book.

posted 02-21-2014 10:36 PM
I got to see Don this afternoon in Toledo at Tony Packo's where he and his co-author Mike Bartell were doing a book signing. Don also gave a nice presentation followed by a Q&A.

He was also kind enough to sign a Hot Dog bun for me. If you have ever been to Tony Packo's (Originally made famous by Toledo Native Jamie Farr on MASH) they are know for their hot dogs and chili! Their walls are covered in signed hot dog buns! Originally they were real but now they are made of foam rubber!

Thank you Don for writing a great book and putting on a great presentation today!

astro-nutMember

Posts: 604From: washington, Illinois USARegistered: Jan 2006

posted 02-22-2014 09:11 AM
Will Don Thomas do a nationwide book tour or will he just focus mainly in Ohio and surrounding states?

Robert PearlmanEditor

Posts: 30514From: Houston, TXRegistered: Nov 1999

posted 02-22-2014 11:19 AM
I spoke to Don, who said that he'd have liked to embark on a nationwide tour but as he has a full-time profession, his schedule won't allow for that much travel.

He is scheduling events outside Ohio as possible, with signings now confirmed for Virginia and Texas, and he expects to be at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama later this year.

Don ThomasNew Member

Posts: 1From: Towson, MD USARegistered: Feb 2014

posted 02-24-2014 03:27 PM
If anyone is interested in purchasing a signed and personalized copy of my book, Orbit of Discovery, visit my website OhioAstronaut.com. We can get a copy shipped right out to you.

ColinBurgessMember

Posts: 1690From: Sydney, AustraliaRegistered: Sep 2003

posted 02-24-2014 03:30 PM
Don't miss out on getting Don's book (and a signed copy at that) as this is one terrific read. Can't praise it too highly.

lspoozMember

Posts: 176From: Greensboro, NC USARegistered: Aug 2012

posted 02-24-2014 05:20 PM

quote:Originally posted by Don Thomas:If anyone is interested in purchasing a signed and personalized copy of my book, Orbit of Discovery, visit my website OhioAstronaut.com.

Best. Newbie. Post. Ever.

What a great way to enter the cS boards! I'm looking forward to ordering two personalized copies now (one for my son, one for a science teacher...).

Great news - thanks for the option on your book!

Grounded!Member

Posts: 194From: Bennington, Vermont, USARegistered: Feb 2011

posted 03-09-2014 09:41 AM
I received my copies yesterday so no chance to read the book yet. I ordered them directly from Don's website and could not be more pleased with my order. They were personalized as I requested. Don also adds his missions and a nice little inscription..."Watch out for the woodpeckers and keep your eyes to the stars."

posted 03-09-2014 02:37 PM
I had the opportunity to attend Dr. Thomas' book signing at the Udvar Hazy museum yesterday. He was very generous with his time, and a very engaging person. In addition to signing his book, he gave a fantastic talk about his flight aboard Discovery, right in front of Discovery.

dogcrew5369Member

Posts: 616From: Statesville, NCRegistered: Mar 2009

posted 03-24-2014 09:00 AM
Since I missed the Don Thomas book signing at Udvar-Hazy by mere days, I plan to order Don's book from his website. Looking forward to reading this book very soon.

woodg2Member

Posts: 76From: Burke, VARegistered: Feb 2010

posted 09-28-2014 08:50 PM
We had a chance meeting with Don Thomas today at Udvar Hazy. I did not know he was going to be there, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found he was doing a book signing.

He was very approachable and a lot of fun to talk to. He even offered to pose for a picture with my family, which was a real treat for my kids. He is a real class act!